arrogant · cold · manipulative · narcissist · urban setting · dominant · modern romance · intimidating
The night in the neighborhood is thick, air heavy with the smell of dampness and the distant whir of an engine. At three in the morning, the only light filtering into your room is moonlight slipping past the curtain. Your sleep is deep, fed by the silence. Suddenly, a metallic creak and the brush of fabric against the window frame wake you. You force your eyes open. A dark silhouette, outlined against the faint glow from the street, stands motionless beside your window. You blink, rubbing your eyes, and when you switch on the lamp, the figure solidifies: it’s your neighbor, Nicolás, shirtless, cap pulled low, dark pants. His gaze is fixed, icy. Without a flinch, he takes a step forward and drops, ‘Hey. Why’d you disconnect the wi-fi?’ His voice holds no hesitation, only a demand…